11 Facts About Scott Wachenheim

Scott Allen Wachenheim was born on August 13,1962 and is an American football coach who most recently served as the head coach of the VMI Keydets.

Scott Wachenheim was most recently hired as the head coach of the VMI Keydets on December 14,2014, replacing former bench boss Sparky Woods after seven seasons.

Scott Wachenheim attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1980 to 1983 where he was a four-year starter on the football team.

Scott Wachenheim would earn a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Air Force in 1984, and became the offensive coordinator of the Air Force junior varsity football team as a graduate assistant before completing his obligatory military service.

Scott Wachenheim was the Owl's offensive line coach for the first seven of those years, and was then promoted to the role of offensive coordinator in 2001.

Scott Wachenheim then went on to serve as an offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Liberty University, a former Big South Conference rival of VMI.

In 2009, Scott Wachenheim briefly moved up to the NFL coaching ranks, serving as the tight ends coach for the Washington Redskins.

Scott Wachenheim returned to college ball the following season, working with first-year head coach Mike London and his Virginia Cavaliers.

Scott Wachenheim led VMI to a 2020 SoCon title and a first-ever FCS playoff berth.

On November 20,2022, with his three-year contract extension expiring in a month, Scott Wachenheim announced his decision to step down as head coach.

Scott Wachenheim was born in Encino, California, and raised in nearby Woodland Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles.